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Florida Panther, © Lynn M. Stone/Nature Picture Library (captive)
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Give Panthers a Brake!
Few Florida panthers are left in the wild, but many are killed by cars every year. We’re working to save these big cats.
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Rocky Mountains, Photo: USFWS
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Rocky Mountain Habitat
Defenders works on the ground to protect wildlife habitat across the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains.
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Bison, © Aaron Huey
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Playing State Politics
Defenders also fights for wildlife at the state level to head off attacks on some of America’s most iconic species.

In the Field

Defenders works with government, business, and conservation stakeholders across the country.

Walrus, © Paul Nicklen / National Geographic Stock Defenders in Alaska Alaska remains one of the last pristine wilderness areas in the country. We are committed to keeping it that way.
Desert, © Julia Chen Defenders in the Southwest Our Southwest team works to protect rare and threatened species like Mexican wolves, jaguars and ocelots.
Elephant Seals, © Stacy Tatman Defenders in California The Golden State is home to millions of wild birds, mammals, fish and insects that need our help.

Our Team at Work

From shaping policy to on-the-ground projects, Defenders' staff are getting the job done.

Right Whale, © Brian Skerry Whales On the Move As North Atlantic right whales migrate, they face many threats. We're working to make the ocean a safer place.
© Anna Yu / iStockphoto Wolverine Sighting Wolverines are elusive, making it hard for biologists to study them. But citizens scientists can help!
Frog, © Tracy Root Welcome to CITES! See what species we're focusing on at this year’s CITES conference, and learn how this event can protect wildlife around the world.

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Defenders works to create and share strategies to encourage peaceful coexistence between people and wildlife.

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